- 172
England
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Pair of Book Carriers
- Brass, rosewood
- 15 by 54 by 22cm., 6 by 21¼ by 8¾in.
- Made circa 1815.
cast-brass, rosewood
Provenance
The underside of one with a paper label stamped 'Sir L. Olivier'
Literature
Probably those described, Notley Abbey Inventory, April 1948, p. 19, principal bedroom, 'A mahogany [sic] gilt-metal mounted book rack’ and p. 22 in the guest's bedroom blue, 'A mahogany [sic] and brass gallery book rack' (The Vivien Leigh Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, THM/433/6/1);
One photographed in Vivien's bedroom at Notley Abbey circa 1959.
One photographed in Vivien's bedroom at Notley Abbey circa 1959.
Condition
Typical old marks and some losses to polish on one, the same faded from sunlight. Gilt-brass tarnished.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."